#$@*& Keurig Machine!!!

mathteacher2010
mathteacher2010 Posts: 85 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Our beloved Keurig machine just died! :sad:

Does anyone have any suggestions for other single-serve coffee machines, or should we just buy a new one?

We've had it for about 2 1/2 years.

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  • onyxgirl17
    onyxgirl17 Posts: 1,722 Member
    get another one! I got a coupon in the newspaper for 35-50 off a new one :)
  • jmc0806
    jmc0806 Posts: 1,444 Member
    I'd buy another. I don't know how I'd live without the one I keep in my office...
  • magj0y
    magj0y Posts: 1,911 Member
    My mother in law has one that does two cups of coffee at a time in separate cups, and it can do large travel mugs or regular sized cups.

    A lot cheaper than a keurig.
  • snowdrop_diva
    snowdrop_diva Posts: 142 Member
    Get another. I loved mine.. hubby wasn't as keen on it though so it's been retired until I can sway him back *lol*
  • LaurenAOK
    LaurenAOK Posts: 2,475 Member
    I'd just buy a new one. They're so awesome and I haven't seen another brand that compares! Plus 2 1/2 years is a pretty good lifespan, assuming you used it often. They're only just over $100 right? That's a pretty good deal for a few years of use!
  • becs_91
    becs_91 Posts: 180 Member
    Oh no! I'm so sorry for your loss :( lol! I know this is silly, and you've probably tried it already, but mine stops working from time to time, and unplugging it for a while fixes it. Worth a shot if you haven't yet?

    If not, definitely buy a new one! I'd be lost without my beloved Keurig :love:
  • littlelaura
    littlelaura Posts: 1,028 Member
    I cant live without mine, but I would contact Keurig they might have repair/replace warranty for it.
    I have had mine 6 yrs no issues other than regular rinsing through with vinegar.
    Mine was acting up, I had to fiddle with the needle that pierces the kcups then it worked again.
    If not I would buy a new machine.
  • oregonzoo
    oregonzoo Posts: 4,251 Member
    I'd get another. I freaking love my Keurig. It's probably my favorite kitchen gadget ever. Even more than my kitchen-aide mixer.
  • StephanieEmpson
    StephanieEmpson Posts: 170
    Our beloved Keurig machine just died! :sad:

    Does anyone have any suggestions for other single-serve coffee machines, or should we just buy a new one?

    We've had it for about 2 1/2 years.

    :drinker:

    Where did you get it from?
  • lunglady
    lunglady Posts: 526 Member
    Get a new one. Totally worth it!
  • Leah2975
    Leah2975 Posts: 65 Member
    Oh no! I'm so sorry for your loss :( lol! I know this is silly, and you've probably tried it already, but mine stops working from time to time, and unplugging it for a while fixes it. Worth a shot if you haven't yet?

    If not, definitely buy a new one! I'd be lost without my beloved Keurig :love:
    I agree! Mine does the same thing. Unplug it overnight!
  • HMToomey
    HMToomey Posts: 276
    I drink too much coffee for a keurig machine to be a fiscally sound purchase! I love my 14 cup kitchen aid coffee pot though!
  • Tropical_Turtle
    Tropical_Turtle Posts: 2,236 Member
    Yeah , I would for sure say get a new one!! I drink entirely too much coffee for a single serving.
  • hobbitgrrl
    hobbitgrrl Posts: 67 Member
    I would definitely buy another Keurig. My machine was part of a recall, so I had to send in the plug for my recalled unit, after which they sent me a replacement unit. While I was waiting for the replacement, I used my traditional coffee maker and it just wasn't the same. When it finally arrived, I had the replacement unit out of the box and brewing in about 5 minutes flat, LOL. I love my Keurig. <3
  • Erisad
    Erisad Posts: 1,580
    Get another one! We did that immediately after finding out that it died. We had ours for 3 years though. It's just such a lovely machine. :)
  • a_mandolin_
    a_mandolin_ Posts: 336 Member
    But they create so much waste :sad: Many municipal recycling facilities do not accept #5 (which k-cups, among many other products are made from) and they just end up in the landfills. [/highhorse]

    I just make a whole regular pot of coffee... and then drink said pot all by myself :drinker:
  • RubySinclair
    RubySinclair Posts: 90 Member
    First I'd try unplugging it as someone else suggested. (ya know... like the IT guys telling you to shut your computer off and turn it back on!)
    Then I'd contact Keurig. I did a ton of research before I bought one for my Mom and one for me... one of the reasons I went with a Keurig was good reputation of customer service (although I have never needed it, knock wood!)
    Lastly, if you have to get a new one, read all the reviews on the Keurig site. When I did that, I learned NOT to buy the top-of-the-line one but to get a sturdier, more reliable second level one. That was a while ago, so things have probably changed.
    Hope this helps, and hope you're brewing again soon! I love the fall flavors!
  • dorothytd
    dorothytd Posts: 1,138 Member
    Get a new one. Most awesome coffee maker ever!
  • snowdrop_diva
    snowdrop_diva Posts: 142 Member
    But they create so much waste :sad: Many residential recycling companies do not accept #5 (which k-cups, among many other products are made from) and they just end up in the landfills. [/highhorse]

    I just make a whole regular pot of coffee... and then drink said pot all by myself :drinker:

    But if you are a creative type then they really don't add anymore waste. :wink:

    The cleaned out K-cups work great for seed starter cups if you are into creative gardening. *lol*

    Or, for the non-creative, you could just use the Keurig reusable K-cup filter instead of the pre-filled K-cups.
    :laugh: Sorry.. Craft Nerd here *lol*
  • Julicat6
    Julicat6 Posts: 231 Member
    But they create so much waste :sad: Many municipal recycling facilities do not accept #5 (which k-cups, among many other products are made from) and they just end up in the landfills. [/highhorse]

    I just make a whole regular pot of coffee... and then drink said pot all by myself :drinker:

    Only if you use the pre-filled K-cups. My husband and I adore our Keurig. We both have the My K-cup that you fill with any coffee, then brew, rinse after use and use again. It is better for us because we rarely want a cup at the same time, but we both drink lots of coffee.
  • a_mandolin_
    a_mandolin_ Posts: 336 Member
    But they create so much waste :sad: Many municipal recycling facilities do not accept #5 (which k-cups, among many other products are made from) and they just end up in the landfills. [/highhorse]

    I just make a whole regular pot of coffee... and then drink said pot all by myself :drinker:

    Only if you use the pre-filled K-cups. My husband and I adore our Keurig. We both have the My K-cup that you fill with any coffee, then brew, rinse after use and use again. It is better for us because we rarely want a cup at the same time, but we both drink lots of coffee.

    Oh I like that! I did not know they had those. I just see the garbage can filled daily with the individual ones at work.
  • iluvprettyshoes
    iluvprettyshoes Posts: 605 Member
    So unplugging it works? To think all this time when mine stopped working I just slammed it on the counter a few times (which also works) haha :laugh:
  • Manda86
    Manda86 Posts: 1,859 Member
    I LOVE my Keurig, I'd definitely replace it if something ever happened to it. *knock on wood*
  • bikinibeliever
    bikinibeliever Posts: 832 Member
    I'd replace. I love my Keurig!
  • JenniTheVeggie
    JenniTheVeggie Posts: 2,474 Member
    My vote it to get another too. I love my keurig. I could never make a decent cup of coffee until I got it. LOL.
  • Fitness4Paul
    Fitness4Paul Posts: 166 Member
    We've got this cuisinart Keurig format machine. It's awesome.

    http://www.cuisinart.com/ipad/products/coffee_bar/ss-700
  • Sevio
    Sevio Posts: 181 Member
    Ours died too. It pained me to toss it in the trash!! We ended up sticking with the trusty Cuisinart twelve cupper since it was getting pricey for the two of using K Cups every day! I do miss the convenience but my wallet has extra money...
  • fatonthemountain
    fatonthemountain Posts: 3
    agree. buy a new one. i'm working on my second. the first one lasted about a year and a half and the second one is working on the same. whenever they would act up i'd clean it with the vinegar and clean out the needle with a paperclip. unplugging it has also worked for me. i keep a spare so i'm one ahead and don't have to miss out on my coffee.
  • redheaddee
    redheaddee Posts: 2,005 Member
    I just don't understand the appeal, can someone please explain it to me? Plus it seems expensive to buy those little cups. Maybe I am a coffee snob, but there is joy in grinding your own coffee, the smell of Sumatra or Tanzanian Peaberry wafting through my kitchen, and as a bonus my gardenias and azaleas love the grounds.
  • onyxgirl17
    onyxgirl17 Posts: 1,722 Member
    I just don't understand the appeal, can someone please explain it to me? Plus it seems expensive to buy those little cups. Maybe I am a coffee snob, but there is joy in grinding your own coffee, the smell of Sumatra or Tanzanian Peaberry wafting through my kitchen, and as a bonus my gardenias and azaleas love the grounds.

    you don't have to use k-cups you can put your own coffee grounds into it with an attachment.

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